DASHA MAHAVIDYA RETREAT

महाविद्या

A 5-Day Immersion into the Ten Great Wisdoms of Kali

6th – 10th August 2025 | France

Retreat held in English with French translation

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Enter the Ten Wisdom Goddesses’ sacred portal - where transformation, truth and liberation unfold

The ancient tantric teachings of Dasha Mahavidya are one of the oldest form of practice (sadhana) from the Tantric path and are considered secret teachings for the great transformative power that they hold.In this ancient practice, we learn to honor the Goddess Kali in her 10 forms or archetypes, each aspect offering a unique wisdom that we learn to cultivate to enhance our lives. 

A Sacred Journey of Transformation into Ancient Tantric Teachings

The Dasha Mahavidyas — the Ten Great Wisdom Goddesses — are radiant, fierce emanations of Kali, the Great Mother of Time, Truth, and Liberation.

Learning Dasha Mahavidya is to explore the 10 archetypal aspects of the divine feminine and their unique wisdom. It is to ignite dormant powers of perception, creativity, and resilience — integrating these living frequencies into your daily life.

One of the most ancient forms of tantric Sadhana (practice), the teachings of the Mahavidyas lie at the heart of Sri Vidya— the sacred knowledge of the feminine. These teachings are traditionally kept secret due to the transformational power they hold.

This is more than a retreat.
It is a living initiation — a deep dive into tantric technologies of transformation, where you will receive the direct transmission of a sadhana to integrate into your daily life.

What Are the Mahavidyas?

The Mahavidyas are the ten faces of the Divine Feminine in her most raw, refined, and radiant expressions. They reflect the full spectrum of human experience — from chaos to clarity, rage to compassion, dissolution to creation.

Each goddess holds a unique key — a doorway into deeper dimensions of Self.
To walk with them is to become intimate with their wisdom, to allow yourself to be reshaped by their wisdom and power.

In this retreat, you will:

  • Activate the ten wisdom goddess archetypes within you

  • Learn their mantras and stories, and how they act on your consciousness.

  • Be initiated into a profound sadhana practice to carry into your life

  • Discover how to navigate inner shadow, chaos, longing, power, and love through the lens of sacred feminine wisdom

What You'll Receive

  • Initiation into the 10 Mahavidyas – a rare & powerful transmission

  • Daily group sadhana – group practices to anchor the teachings

  • Daily wisdom sessions – in-depth exploration of each Goddess form of Kali

  • Sattva Himalayan Breathwork & Kriya Journeys – activating life force energy

  • Puja ritual – devotional offerings to the Goddess

  • Yagya (Vedic fire ceremony) – amplifying our intentions through fire alchemy

  • Vedic Chanting – slokas and mantras to open the sadhana

  • Tea Ceremony in an ancient chapel – meditative stillness & presence

  • Forest walks & nature immersion – grounding and embodiment

  • Delicious vegetarian meals – nourishing the body and spirit

Our Home

The retreat will be held in a sacred sanctuary in France, surrounded by woods, river and fields — a space designed to support deep inner work and connection to the earth.

Located in between La Rochelle and Nantes, Centre Tripoura is a 550-year-old rustic manor with its own chapel & yoga hall, dedicated to evolutionary practices for over 40 years.

Facilitators

  • Annemarie Brown

    Sattva Master Teacher and Jyotish Astrologer coming directly from the Indian Himalayas where she has lived and practiced for over 11 years at Sattva Yoga Academy, Annemarie is the lead teacher beside Anand Mehrotra. She dedicates her life to guiding others on their journey of awakening – teaching with deep reverence and devotion to the Mother. This is her first time offering the Dasha Mahavidya teachings in Europe — a rare opportunity to receive this sacred lineage wisdom.

  • Milène Mahé-Baú 

    Sattva Master Teacher, Singer-Songwriter and Tea Ceremonialist, Milène bridges Shamanic and Vedic traditions in which she both finds roots. She grew up in Centre Tripoura amongst a family of kriya yogis –it is in her childhood home that she welcomes you with joy. A 20-year student of Sri Vidya & devotee of the living Sacred Feminine, she holds space with depth, beauty, and fierce love.

  • "This retreat was a rebirth of my medicine woman and brought a deeper understanding of the sacred feminine way.”

    Amandine Fourcade 

  • "I am filled with love, joy and gratitude for the weekend that was. My intention was more than met, and I carry the remembrance of my life's purpose in my heart.I honour your courage Milene, your commitment and trust in leading us on this journey."

    Holly Cheanne

  • "This very powerful weekend was the rebirth of my womanhood. It has shifted deep layers of myself that I have been holding onto and I am forever grateful. Thank you for the teachings that you share with such grace and the container you hold with such anchored power."

    Bess Wittingslow

This retreat is for you if you are:

  • Seeking a profound sadhana to journey through life with

  • Desiring to explore authentic tantric wisdom, sacred ritual, and the power of mantras

  • Craving an intimate connection with the Divine Mother

  • Ready to integrate new pathways & ignite the current of kundalini shakti in you

  • Feeling disconnected — and yearning to return to clarity and centeredness

  • Ready to experience more sacredness, depth and devotion into daily life

  • Wanting to join a community of like-minded seekers

What you’ll take home:

  • An advanced personal sadhana practice

  • A mala & a practice manual for your journey forward

  • A deep relationship with the 10 Goddess forms of Kali

  • A soul family of kindred seekers

  • Inner clarity, fire, devotion — and the support of ten powerful allies for life

  • Access to a WhatsApp group to continue sharing & connecting post-retreat

  • Two follow-up group Zoom calls over the next 4 months to support your integration

Details to note

    • Must have at least one year of consistent spiritual practice

    • Must have an honest desire to transform themselves.

    • By train to Luçon 85400 (3.5 hours from Paris) – then 15min taxi ride to retreat space.

    • By plane to Nantes 44000 - then one-hour taxi ride to retreat space.

    • By car.

      Further information will be sent upon booking.

    • Yoga mat

    • Comfortable clothing

    • A white outfit for ceremony

    • Your personal items

    • Towel for shower

    • Bedding (or sheet rental for 20 euros)


  • Arrival - Wednesday 6th of August 2.30pm

    Departure - Sunday 10th of August 12pm



    Day 1
    2:30pm Arrival & settling into rooms

    4pm Welcome ceremony | Yagya | Knowledge meeting
    7pm Dinner
    Evening initiation


    Day 2 & 3
    Morning puja | Himalayan breathwork journey
    Breakfast
    Knowledge meeting 
    Lunch
    Knowledge meeting
    Tea break
    Rounding practice
    Dinner

    -Evening Kirtan on day 2-

    Day 4
    Morning puja | Himalayan breathwork journey
    Breakfast
    Knowledge meeting 
    Lunch
    Rounding practice
    Tea break
    Maha Sadhana Initiation
    Dinner

    Day 5
    Tea ceremony

    Morning knowledge meeting | closing Yagya
    Late breakfast
    Departure 12pm

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The retreat takes place in western France, in the Vendée region.
    The nearest airport is Nantes, and the closest train station is Luçon, just 15 minutes from the retreat center.


    You’ll receive detailed travel instructions after registration. Please note that transportation to the retreat center is not included.

  • No. This retreat is open to sincere seekers from all paths — no formal training in Tantra is required.
    That said, this is a deep, initiatory container. To honor the sacredness of this transmission, we ask that all participants have at least one year of consistent spiritual practice (meditation, yoga, self-inquiry, or related paths) and a true longing for inner transformation.

  • You’re not expected to have previous experience. The Mahavidyas will meet you exactly where you are. Their teachings are universal — a vibrational key for those who feel called to awaken the essence of the Great Mother within.

    This retreat blends mantra, meditation, devotional ritual, and direct transmission in a way that is both rooted and deeply accessible to the sincere seeker.

  • Yes. You will be initiated into a personal sadhana (spiritual practice) to carry into daily life — including mantras, breaths, visualizations and meditative practices.

     You’ll also receive a mala, a printed practice manual, and follow-up support to anchor this work beyond the retreat.

  • The retreat will be taught in English. A French translation will be offered.

  • Dasha Mahavidya is not a wellness escape. It’s a sacred pilgrimage — into the heart of the Divine Feminine, through the 10 emanations of Mother Kali.
     Each day is infused with prayer, silence, devotion, breath, and the living current of Shakti.

     The circle is intimate, the field is curated with care, and every gesture is anchored in reverence.

    This is a space of transmission — a remembering of who you are beyond identity.

  • Yes. This is a sacred feminine path, but it is not limited by gender. We welcome all beings who feel the call to walk this path with reverence, presence, and devotion.

  • The practices are not physically intense, but they do invite you into full energetic presence.
    You’ll be guided through daily breathwork, kriya, asanas, meditative movement, and stillness.

    If you have any health conditions or limitations, please share with us — we’ll make sure this journey is right for you.

  • This is an intimate and intentionally curated circle. We are keeping the group small to preserve the sanctity of the teachings and allow for deep connection, personal attention, and group coherence.

  • A non-refundable deposit of 200 euros is asked to secure your booking - the remaining amount being due by the 7th of July, one month before the start of the retreat. 

    Alternatively, you can pay the whole amount at once for ease.

    We use Wise for payments to avoid the high fees often associated with international transfers. It’s a secure and transparent platform that allows you to send money in just a few clicks, using the real exchange rate. Once your registration is confirmed, you’ll receive an email with instructions on how to make the payment. Alternatively, bank transfer can be made available - taking into account the high International Transfer fees.

PRICING

Teachings, food & accommodation for 4 nights/5days:

  • Semi-private Dormitory

    815 euros
    (x15 available)

  • Double room

    845 euros
    (x2 available)

  • Single Room

    875 euros
    (x2 available)

  • Camping

    795 euros
    (spots limited)

JOIN US

6th – 10th August 2025 France
Limited spaces available to preserve the depth and intimacy of the transmission.

Annemarie and Milène are looking forward to welcoming you into this practice that has deeply transformed their lives and relationship to the Divine Feminine

A non-refundable deposit of 200 euros is required to secure your place.

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